Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. Mr. Chauncey M. Depew tells the story of his visit to the mechanical department of Cornell University. He found at the head of it Professor Morris, who claimed him as a superior officer, giving as a reason that he was an old-time worker on the New York Central Railway. "How did you get here?" asked Depew. "I was stoker on the New York Central. I stood on the footboard as an engineer on the Central. While a locomotive engineer I made up my mind to get an education. I studied at night, and fitted myself for Union College, running all the time with my locomotive. I procured books, and attended, as far as possible, all lectures and recitations. I kept up with my class, and on the day of graduation I left my locomotive, washed up, put on the gown and cap, delivered my thesis, and received my diplomas, put the gown and cap in the closet, put on my working shirt, got on my engine, and made my usual run that day." "Then," says Depew, "I knew how he became Professor Morris." That spirit will cause a man to rise anywhere and in any calling. Parallel Verses KJV: The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.WEB: The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor. |
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